Slow Cooked Sausage Spanish Rice
Dive into the rich, savory flavors of Slow Cooked Sausage Spanish Rice, a hearty one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners. This dish combines smoky sausage, aromatic vegetables, and tender rice, all slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful blend of tomato sauce, chicken broth, and warm spices like paprika and cumin. With just 20 minutes of prep, the slow cooker does all the work, allowing the ingredients to meld together into a soul-satisfying meal. Optional frozen peas add a pop of color and sweetness, while fresh parsley lends a vibrant finishing touch. Serve this comforting and delicious dish on its own or pair it with a crisp side salad for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 pound Smoked sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 1 medium White onion (diced)
- 1 medium Green bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1.5 cups Long-grain white rice (rinsed)
- 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 8 ounces Tomato sauce
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 1.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 cup Frozen peas (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced smoked sausage to the skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Transfer the cooked vegetables and sausage to a slow cooker.
Add the rinsed long-grain white rice, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
Sprinkle in the paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper, stirring everything until well combined.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Stir in the frozen peas (if using) during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking to allow them to heat through.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
399 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.8 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1410 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 666 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
